Market Development Agent

Northern CropScience (NCS) is a rapidly growing crop protection and bio-product company focused on delivering high-performing solutions to growers and channel partners. We develop and distribute chemistries, adjuvants, and biological products designed to meet the evolving needs of modern agriculture. Our team is dedicated to supporting farmers through data-driven recommendations, strong customer relationships, and strategic market partnerships.
We are hiring a Market Development Agent to help expand our presence within a defined territory in Saskatchewan. In this role, you’ll work directly with agricultural retailers and growers to build relationships, introduce NCS products, provide insights to our leadership team, and drive commercial success. If you’re passionate about agriculture, strong in relationship-building, and energized by helping producers succeed, this is a great opportunity to grow with an innovative company.
This is a commission-based independent contractor role.
What You’ll Do
Execute agreed-upon market development and go-to-market strategies
Identify and develop customer relationships; secure sales commitments
Collect accounts receivable and ensure customers pay on agreed terms
Recommend go-to-market, product, and pricing strategies
Advise on crop protection product combinations (CP products, adjuvants, safeners, bio-products) suited for the territory
Analyze micro- and macro-economic trends impacting your region
Provide insights on product positioning, packaging and product and business differentiation
Identify and evaluate service providers such as warehousing and transportation
Collaborate with NCS to design customer offerings that maximize value and margin
Present commercial opportunities and execute agreed upon initiatives
Build strong relationships between customers and NCS internal team members
Represent NCS at agricultural events such as farm shows (as needed)
Respond to and resolve Product Inquiries as needed
Submit a quarterly written report outlining progress, opportunities and challenges
Compensation & Benefits
Commission structure designed to reward market growth and performance.
Who You Are
Ability to plan and execute agreed upon strategies & tactics
Ability to secure commitment from customers
Experienced in crop protection, agronomy, ag retail or agricultural sales
Strong relationship-builder with channel partners and growers
Strategic thinker capable of advising on products, markets and pricing
Self-motivated and able to operate independently
Skilled in communication, presentation and reporting
Able to collaborate effectively with both customers and internal teams
Why Work With NCS
Make a difference in a growing and dynamic company
High earning potential
Opportunity to influence product and market strategy
Autonomy to manage your territory
Strong company support and communication
Ability to create meaningful, long-term customer relationships

Work arrangement
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